Vintage Swan Print by Audubon, Plate 405, 1838

Product details

Trumpeter Swan by John James Audubon

Bring an interest in historical bird illustration into your home with this reproduction of John James Audubon’s Trumpeter Swan study. Identified in the listing as Plate 405 from The Birds of America, published in 1838, it offers a specific connection to one of the best-known names in ornithological art. Choose it for a study, living room or gallery devoted to natural-history subjects.

About the print

The plate identity gives this work a particular place within an Audubon-led collection, while the swan subject makes it a thoughtful companion to other waterbird artwork. Enjoy it as decorative historical illustration rather than a current bird-identification reference. The supplied product is a modern reproduction for wall display, not an original 1838 plate, an antique hand-coloured impression or a complete copy of The Birds of America. The contemporary giclée process describes the supplied paper print rather than the production of the historical source.

A personal natural-history gallery

Imagine placing the print near a bookcase or favourite chair, with warm wooden furniture, softly textured cushions and a few treasured nature books nearby. Its bird theme can give the room a personal focus without requiring every accessory to share the same subject. The recorded black and white palette provides a simple starting point for coordinating companion artworks and smaller decorative accents.

A small format can join an established grouping, while the large option gives the swan study a more prominent position. Pair it with other Audubon illustrations for an artist-led collection, or introduce contrasting bird studies and paintings to explore different approaches to the natural world. Matching frames can connect individual pieces while allowing their differences to remain part of the appeal. Consider the available wall area and usual viewing distance before selecting your size, especially when arranging artwork above furniture.

Paper and printing

This reproduction is produced using giclée printing on 200gsm matte art paper. Choose a print-only version if you would like to use your own frame, or select a framed paper print with a black frame and white mount. Each of the three listed sizes is available in both options, providing flexibility for a single feature or a coordinated gallery.

Choose your size and finish

• Small: 11 × 14 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Medium: 12 × 16 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Large: 18 × 24 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Framed options include a black frame and white mount. Select your preferred size and finish above.

Pair it with

Continue the Audubon connection with the Louisiana Heron. Add Ernst Haeckel’s Hummingbird study and Alexander Koester’s Duck for a bird-themed gallery exploring natural-history illustration and waterbird painting.

Explore more Audubon artwork

Discover companion natural-history illustrations in our Audubon prints collection, and explore his work in our John James Audubon article.